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‘True Hero’: Phantom, Indian Army Dog, Dies In Anti-Terror Operation In Jammu And Kashmir

Phantom was a fearless fighting four year old Belgian Malinois dog who was a part of the Indian army and was a key member of the White Knight Corps. The Corps honoured by saying, "We salute the supreme sacrifice of our true hero, a valiant Indian Army dog, Phantom."

Indian Army dog Phantom
Indian Army dog Phantom

New Delhi: In an intense anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sunderbani Sector, Phantom, a dedicated army dog, was fatally injured after drawing fire from terrorists in the Akhnoor region. This fearlessly fighting four-year-old Belgian Malinois dog was a part of the Indian army and was a key member of the White Knight Corps. Honouring the dog, the White Knight Corps wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “We salute the supreme sacrifice of our true hero, a valiant Indian Army dog, Phantom.”

Today’s operation followed an attack on an Army vehicle in the Asan area of Sunderbani. A massive hunt was launched right away to find the terrorists involved in the act. During search and cordon, one terrorist was neutralized and the Army recovered warlike supplies. Unfortunately, Phantom received bullet injuries and did not survive it.

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Officials said Phantom was trained in Remount Veterinary Corps in Meerut and joined the anti-terrorism force on August 12, 2022. His exemplary courage, loyalty, and dedication were recognized by his unit as they paid tribute to their fallen comrade.

This incident is similar to the story of Kent, the other brave army dog who died safeguarding a soldier in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir. He had been a part of nine operations before that.
safeguarding a soldier. Surrounded by the tricolour, Kent was honoured posthumously with a wreath-laying ceremony.

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